A new geological model revolutionizes a century of theories: a rigid wedge of mantle keeps the Himalayas standing.

Tulane University researchers have discovered why some regions of Earth’s crust remain strong while others give way, challenging long-held ideas about how continents break apart. The study, published ...

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Rare earth elements are becoming increasingly critical to the development and deployment of next-generation technologies.

The Midcontinent Rift in North America may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to produce a near-limitless amount of clean energy.

In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground beneath their feet. The Cooperative National Geologic Map, now live online ...

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The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer than you might think. Nuclear fusion in the sun occurs when hydrogen is ...

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The Grand Canyon is a gigantic geological library, with rocky layers that tell much of the story of Earth’s history.